Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse
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Senior Staff Nurse – Gynaecology Ward (18-Bedded) | BSW Hospitals Group
Job Summary
Important notice: If you are a **student qualifying in Spring 2026, please be aware we have concluded our Newly Qualified (NQ) Nursing campaign and are unable to accept further applications at this time.
All applicants must hold full UK NMC Registration at time of application.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a patient-focused, conscientious, and enthusiastic Senior Staff Nurse to join a dynamic gynaecology team providing a high-calibre, collaborative, and compassionate care service.
About Beech Ward: We are an 18-bed gynaecology unit, working closely with Consultants, advanced practitioners, and Service Managers to deliver an innovative and holistic care experience for patients and their carers. Key aspects include:
- A dedicated Early Pregnancy/Emergency Gynaecology unit offering specialised nursing expertise (optional involvement for those interested).
- Care for complex gynaecological patients, including those requiring medical, surgical, occasional orthopaedic procedures, and breast surgery.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The registered nurse (RN) in this role will:
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based, individualised patient care within the defined care boundaries.
- Assess, diagnose, and implement nursing care plans aligned with best practice.
- Monitor and coordinate patient outcomes, adjusting care as needed while ensuring highest standards of safety are maintained.
- Contribute to continuing professional development and service improvement initiatives, including:
- Updating and evaluating nursing standards.
- Casting oversight on discharge assessments and multidisciplinary referrals when required.
- Administer medicines safely (post-competency), following NMC Standards and local policy.
- Develop professionally, maintaining up-to-date clinical practice through CPD.
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About the Organisation
We are a proud part of the BSW Hospitals Group, a partnership between:
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
With:
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17,600+
colleagues**
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1.6 billion annual budget, dedicated to serving over 1 million patients across our region.
Our Vision: To create a healthcare system that works with—not for—patients, reducing disparities in:
- Access
- Experience
- Care outcomes
Our Collective Goals: ✔ Enhancing colleague wellbeing and experience. ✔ Addressing systemic challenges, including sustainability, resources, and finance. ✔ Ensuring every improvement maximises benefit for colleagues, patients, communities, and partners.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care, adhering to individualised needs.
- Maintain maximum nursing care and safety standards.
- Conduct patient assessments using effective models of care, driving discharge planning efficiency.
- Facilitate appropriate multidisciplinary referrals to optimise patient transitions.
- Promptly and accurately administer medicines (once competent), following legal safeguards.
(Note: Please see the full attached Job Description for extended details.)
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
- First Level Registered Nurse qualification.
- Current/live NMC registration.
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
- Teaching/Assessment Qualification (e.g., ENB 998 scheme or equivalent).
- Additional certificate/s in clinical mentoring or education.
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Experience & Skills (Essential)
- Clear, accurate clinical documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle difficult/sensitive situations professionally.
- Strong prioritisation and workload management.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- IT proficiency (e.g., electronic health records, scheduling systems).
- Willingness and capacity to undertake further training/assessment for extended clinical skills.
Additional Information
Customers and Contracts
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service Check) required. This role requires applicants to be available for a Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order); any previous convictions may prompt further evaluation.
Sponsorship & Sponsorship for Visiting Staff
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Sponsorship for UK Work Permission Applications will be considered for those requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
- For full details, visit UK Visas and Immigration.
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From April 6, 2027, Skilled Worker Visa candidates (applying for entry clearance) must provide a criminal record certificate from each country lived in continuously or cumulatively for 12+ months within the past 10 years.
- Adult dependants (aged 18+) must also comply.
- Guidance: Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants (external link).
UK Registration Requirement
All applicants must hold valid UK professional NMC registration.
- For further eligibility guidance, see the NHS Careers website.
(Applicants should ensure they meet full UK registration standards before applying.)
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